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How has Greece’s treatment of refugees evolved over the past decade, as the country moved from an emergency humanitarian response to long-term policies?

In March, a team of graduate students from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) visited Columbia Global Center Rio de Janeiro as part of their capstone project developed in partnership with Fundação BRAVA. 

A two-day forum in Athens brought together pro-democracy activists from around the world to share resources.

An open session for students, academics, and human rights practitioners to consider how legal systems are suppressing journalism and dissent.

The Columbia Business School's Jerome A. Chazen Institute and Columbia Global Center Mumbai’s  India forum titled, Can AI Go From Risky Gamble to Winning Game-Changer? explored the promise and pitfalls of digital twins —AI-generated doubles that simulate individuals’ behavior—are quickly reshaping how businesses engage with their customers. A participatory debate weighed rapid AI adoption's net benefits for India, highlighting gains in agriculture and healthcare against risks like errors at scale and language inequities, with consensus on paced implementation. 

The guides aim to aid municipalities with planning and citizen participation methodologies for the development of climate action plans.

The Center has hosted five major dialogues on AI, bringing together Columbia faculty and leading voices from India to explore how AI is being used in health, finance, business, and digital ecosystems. These conversations have moved beyond hype to focus on what works, what doesn’t, and what responsible AI adoption should look like in the Indian context.

The Atelier podcast, which highlights some of the unique discussions that take place at Reid Hall, also offers a behind-the-scenes look at Columbia faculty’s research, teaching, and collaborations during their immersive visits to Paris.

The SPS Professor of Professional Practice led a presentation and workshop on women’s empowerment and negotiation skills.

The Columbia HICCC Cancer Series fosters a direct exchange of life-saving insights between doctors from India and the U.S., ensuring that a breakthrough in New York or a clinical innovation in Mumbai can benefit patients thousands of miles away.

Reese Yen, a Columbia College student of the class of 2027, recently won first place in the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement’s 2025 photo contest.